Fundamental Political Principles
The Constitution
Amendments & Rights
Foundational Documents
Citizenship
100
This states that people are the source of any and all governmental power.
What is "consent of the governed"?
100
This section of the US Constitution expresses the reasons the Constitution was written.
What is the Preamble?
100
This states that, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside."
What is the 14th Amendment?
100
This document served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the USA.
What is the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
100
What will happen if a citizen chooses not to fulfill these civic duties? Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces (if called), serve on a jury or as a witness in court when summoned.
What is face legal consequences.
200
This means that government is not so all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.
What is "limited government" ?
200
To form a more perfect union To establish justice To ensure domestic tranquility To provide for the common defense To promote the general welfare To secure the blessings of liberty
What are the goals and purposes to be served by government, according to the Constitution?
200
These are the means of obtaining US citizenship.
What is 1) birth in the USA, and 2) naturalization
200
This document stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
What is the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
200
What are the following: Register and vote, hold elective office, participate in political campaigns, keep informed on issues, serve in voluntary appointed government positions, respect others' right to an equal voice in government, communicate with government officials to influence actions.
What are basic responsibilities of citizenship?
300
The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those that are governed.
What is the "rule of law"?
300
This is how the US Constitution may be amended.
What is 1) a proposal by Congress or convention 2) Ratification by the states
300
To receive this you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles, and the ability to read, speak and write in English.
What is US citizenship?
300
This document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists.
What is the Charters of the Virginia Company of London?
300
These are traits of good citizens.
What are trustworthiness and honesty, respect for the law, responsibility, accountability, self-reliance, courtesy and respect for others, patriotism, participation in the local community, participation in elections.
400
A type of government in which the people rule.
What is a democracy?
400
This is how the Virginia Constitution may be amended.
What is 1) Proposal by General assembly or convention 2) Ratification by the voters of Virginia
400
This defends the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the first amendment?
400
This document established the structure of the US government, guaranteed equality under the law, and protected the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
400
These are three ways one can participate in community service.
What are 1) volunteer to support democratic institutions 2) express concern about the welfare of the community 3) help make the community a good place to work and live
500
In this type of government, people elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.
What is a republic, or representative democracy?
500
This amendment to the Constitution outlines the process and rules about citizenship in the United States.
What is the 14th Amendment?
500
This extends the due process protection to actions of the states.
What is the fourteenth amendment?
500
This document stated grievances against the king of Great Britain and declared colonists' independence from Great Britain, affirming certain "unalienable rights" (life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and equality under the law).
What is the Declaration of Independence?
500
This is one way individuals can demonstrate thoughtful and effective participation in civic life.
What is --formulating questions and analyzing information from many sources --expressing a position and devising and implementing a plan --practicing thoughtful decision making in personal, financial, and civic matters (e.g. voting, civic issues).
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